Railroad crossing arms stuck down cause driving hazards, Marion AR
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, the railroad crossing arms near AR-77 in Marion were stuck down, causing drivers to turn unexpectedly and nearly collide. Officers discussed the need for temporary traffic control until Union Pacific could fix the issue.
Audio|Heard on: West Memphis & Marion Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
00:57
Transcript:
00:00
Marion units, I'm getting multiple calls regarding the railroad track arms being down and people turning and almost hitting each other.
00:09
Possibly look for some traffic control over in that area.
00:15
Be advised Union Pacific has been contacted in their own routes.
00:21
Check, I'm just not sure if they need traffic control in the meanwhile.
00:30
Are you talking about 77 and Navajo?
00:37
Okay,
00:38
Check, that's going to be a counter with us, call there with us, call there.
00:47
Okay.
00:53
Seven, the other one's up.
00:54
No trains are coming.
00:56
Check, they've been advised.
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Location mentioned:
AR-77, Marion, AR
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